How does Accuracy mode work?
Accuracy is a mode promoting thoughtful answers:- Correct answer = fixed points
- Wrong answer = negative points
- Response time doesn’t affect points
Point calculation
Rule
| Answer | Points |
|---|---|
| Correct | +100% of question value |
| Wrong | -50% of question value |
| No answer | 0 pts |
Example
Question worth 1000 points:| Situation | Result |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +1000 pts |
| Wrong answer | -500 pts |
| Time ran out (no answer) | 0 pts |
When to choose Accuracy?
Exams and tests - discourages guessing
Educational quizzes - promotes thinking
Recruitment - objective knowledge assessment
Training - understanding verification
Pros and cons
Pros
| Pro | Description |
|---|---|
| Eliminates guessing | Penalties discourage random answers |
| Objective assessment | Time doesn’t affect score |
| Rewards knowledge | Benefits those who really know |
| Less stressful | No time pressure on points |
Cons
| Con | Description |
|---|---|
| Can be demotivating | Negative points are frustrating |
| Less dynamic | Participants think longer |
| Risky start | Several early mistakes can discourage |
Strategies for participants
How to play in Accuracy mode?
- Answer only when confident - when in doubt, better to wait
- Use elimination - if you can rule out 50% of answers, risk pays off
- Read carefully - you have time, use it
- Don’t panic after a mistake - one minus can be recovered
When is it worth risking?
Risk math:
- If you’re 50% confident → Expected value: 0 (not worth it)
- If you’re 66% confident → Expected value: +0.33 (worth it)
- If you’re 33% confident → Expected value: -0.17 (not worth it)
Strategies for hosts
How to prepare a quiz in Accuracy mode?
Communicating with participants
Before starting, explain:- There are penalties for mistakes
- You can skip answering
- Time doesn’t affect points
Combinations with other modes
Accuracy + Survival
- Very demanding combination
- Mistake = negative points AND life lost
- Recommended only for experienced participants
Accuracy + Teams
- Good combination for corporate training
- Encourages team discussion
- Joint decision reduces error risk
Final results
Possible scenarios
| Participant | Correct | Wrong | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 8 | 2 | 7000 pts |
| B | 6 | 0 | 6000 pts |
| C | 10 | 4 | 8000 pts |
Notice: Participant B with fewer correct answers has a better score than A with more mistakes!
FAQ
Can you have a negative final score?
Can you have a negative final score?
Theoretically yes, if more wrong than correct. In practice, this rarely happens.
Is the penalty always -50%?
Is the penalty always -50%?
By default yes, but it may depend on quiz configuration.
What if time runs out?
What if time runs out?
No answer = 0 points (neither plus nor minus).